Quantum Computing and Bitcoin: What the 2031 Federal Deadline Means for Developers

US government accelerates post-quantum cryptography migration by 2030 under Trump executive order

Trump's executive order mandates US agencies migrate to post-quantum cryptography by 2030, addressing "harvest now, decrypt later" quantum threats. Bitcoin and Ethereum rely on ECDSA without quantum resistance; the deadline signals accelerating security requirements for enterprise infrastructure and data protection strategies.